This 15 minute recipe can help reduce your risk for heart disease

With summer just around the corner, many people are going on diets to reduce their waistlines, but dietitians are raising awareness about how you can reduce yo...

Author: Alysa Poindexter

Published: 8:34 AM EDT May 18, 2015

Updated: 8:34 AM EDT May 18, 2015

With summer just around the corner, many people are going on diets to reduce their waistlines, but dietitians are raising awareness about how you can reduce your risk for heart disease. May is Mediterranean Diet Month, and experts say following this diet has been shown to cut down risk for the disease. The Mediterranean diet is primarily plant-based foods, such as fruits and vegetables, whole grains, legumes and nuts. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends this specific diet as an eating plan that can help promote health and prevent disease. Alex Miller with Medifast shared some heart-healthy diet tips and prepared the Mediterranean recipe for Stuffed Cucumber Cups. Check out the recipe below!